sorted out crank pulley {fell off}. took off turbo you could flick the fan up and down,lots of oil in exhaust port,fitted s/h turbo from 247 spares,cleaned out all pipes,started up fine both turbo lights went out,stop engine and hissing from dipstick area,tweak dipstick can note compression noise,also still loads of white /bluey smoke when engine is warm,or when accelerate along,and thats even after i took off the complete exhaust and stood it upside down for a week too drain out the oil that was in there from when i thought the turbo had blown oil into the exhaust system. and to top it all ,had van ticking over for awhile trying to burn off some of the oil in the exhaust and all the dash warning lights came on and now the wont go out when the engine starts up, so i am really in despair smoke screen,hissing from engine,warning lights cant use van will get done for pollution,help,help boo hoo steve

- (#14075) steve, 8 Nov 04 16:20

sorry forgot to say my van is a 1990 2ct townace turbo diesel extra

- (#14076) steve, 8 Nov 04 16:26

Check the breather hose between cam cover and air inlet for kinks. I spent an age chasing this same fault, and it ended up being a restriction in the breather...

- (#14075) David Miller, 9 Nov 04 01:40

Also if you still have the EGR assembly fitted, check the big pipe that runs from the inlet manifold to the turbo. The end near the inlet manifold gets clogged with gunge thanks to the EGR and can go as high as the small vacuum pipe connection and block it. However, if you've already had all the pipework off to get to the turbo I would have assumed you would have cleaned them out before refitting. Are all vac pipes reconnected properly?

- (#14075) Ian Dunse (Derbs), 9 Nov 04 07:15

thanks to dave miller sugestion, something not right breather hose connected to rocker cover ok but a smaller hose as been put inside breather hose and traced it back to a nipple on the large pipe behind the air intake pipe to the turbo, this large pipe also goes to the turbo possilble the inlet pipe, put breather hose on air intake pipe as one of the pictures shows on this site, but where does the other pipe go or do,after putting breather hose right turbo lights dont go out at all mind you neither does all the other warning lights on the dash,good news is no more hissing compresion from oil dipstick.havent tried to see if smoke screen as gone worried about where this pipe goes can anyone help thank you steve

- (#14111) steve peters, 11 Nov 04 07:02

Not sure what you mean Steve. Have you checked how yours compares with the vac pipes photo on AceAnswers? Could you describe again in relation to that diagram ot better still post a piccy?

- (#14111) Ian Dunse (Derbs), 11 Nov 04 07:21

Breather hose is about 5" long, 3/8"ID and links valve cover directly to the big plastic air pipe above it. Does not connect to anything else, and must not be constricted in it's diameter.
Now, the nipple on the other inlet tube under/ behind the black one should have a "vacuum" hose linking it to the top of the injection pump, and also via a "T" to the two switches at the front of the aircleaner casing.

If your "no charge" light is lit, the turbo lights will stay in forever. Check all fuses. I presume the battery is charging? If not, possibly an alternator or regulator problem. Once the no-charge light is sorted, the turbo lights will go off too, and should then respond normally.

- (#14111) David Miller, 11 Nov 04 10:33

Hi Steve, Seems like your experiencing alot of frustration! I used to attempt jobs I new very little about but now seek help after quite a few balls-ups. Reading your postings, I sense your not enjoying your work, disspiriting your performance and ability to be METHODICAL. I'd recommend you find someone who enjoys methodical fault finding. Someone calm, settled, probably an older guy/girl?(we are very polically correct here in nz!). I used to attempt fault finding with no real knowledge and would have been financially and mentally better off paying someone. Learning as you go can be good or bad, if or if not, your not realistic. The upside is your now more familiar with your motor, downside is the despair. A jorney of a thousand miles begins with one step. Finding a suitable mechanic: some young guys will be too stoned and or too used to changing oil, pads and stuff. Even if you just get an apprasil of the situation, and organising minor issues like lights. Its easy for yourself to rip the seat out and do work on engine, not easy to diagnose it. FIND THE RIGHT PERSON IN YOUR AREA. You will always have them in the future too..... Hope this helps you... regards Frank

- (#14111) Frank, 11 Nov 04 14:31